WIFA is an independent agency of the state of Arizona and is authorized to finance
the construction, rehabilitation and/or improvement of drinking water, wastewater,
wastewater reclamation, and other water quality facilities/projects.

USDA RD is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural
communities. Rural Development achieves its mission by helping rural individuals,
communities and businesses obtain the financial and technical assistance needed
to address their specific need. Rural Development works to make sure the rural citizens
can participate fully in the global economy.

The Arizona Department of Housing receives approximately $9 million in Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds annually from the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) to fund eligible projects in communities located in
the 13 rural counties in the state (all counties except Maricopa and Pima). CDBG
funds may be used to address a wide variety of community needs, including construction
or renovation of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

BECC works to preserve, protect and enhance human health and the environment of
the U.S. - Mexico border region, by strengthening cooperation among interested parties
and supporting sustainable projects through a transparent bi national process in
close coordination with the North American Development Bank, federal, state and
local agencies, the private sector, and civil society.

NADB can provide financial assistance to public and private entities involved in
developing environmental infrastructure projects in the border region. Potable water
supply, wastewater treatment and municipal solid waste management form the core
sectors of the Bank's activities.

RWAA is an organization of utilities in the State of Arizona that works to provide
small and rural utilities the tools to remain sustainable in a changing regulatory
and technical environment. RWAA provides training and technical assistance in the
field, resulting in more confidence in the operation, maintenance and governance
of a number of the state's small municipal, rural and tribal water and wastewater
systems.

Arizona Water Association is a nonprofit educational organization founded in 1928
with a membership of 3,200 water/wastewater professionals dedicated to preserving
and enhancing Arizona's water environment.

ITCA Tribal Water Systems (TWS) An Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. Program

The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. continues to meet a basic need of Indian
communities for training and technical assistance in water and wastewater systems
development and is the largest non-profit Americ Indian oragnization offering certifcation
in water distribution, water treatment, wastewater collection, and small systems
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The U.S Bureau of Reclamation places great empahsis on developing partnerships with
local, entities, towns, cities, counties, states, Indian Tribes in order to help
accomplish its mission of managing, developing, and protecting water and related
resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of
the American public.